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| Item: | Columbia D0402 |
| Dimensions: | 44" H x 5" W x 40" L
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| List Price: | $349.99 |
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NOT A MODEL SHIP KIT
Attach Sails and Columbia model sailboats are Ready for Immediate Display
Elegance, grace and a winning spirit emanate from this beautiful, Limited Edition yacht model of the Columbia racing yacht. As the proud centerpiece for the nautical theme of a sunroom or inspirational highlight of a meeting room, these grand Columbia model sail boats are perfect for any home, beach house or office.
44" High x 5" Wide x 42" Long (1:38 scale)
- Largest available accurate scale yacht model Limited Edition of the Columbia
- Individual plank on frame construction of the hull using fine quality woods, with each plank and wood grain visible through the paint
- Highest Quality Craftsmanship and Details, including:
- Increased number of details and items on deck
- Improved details and scale accuracy of all deck and hull details over other models
- Clear window panes in all deckhouses
- Brass railing along gunwale
- Highest quality material used for all sails
- Limited production run only 25 of this yacht model
- Certificate of Authenticity individually numbered and signed by HMS Founder and Master Builder Richard Norris
- Significant research to guarantee accuracy of this model yacht includes sources such as photos, historical plans and original artwork
- Pre-assembled, simply attach the masts and display
- Separate pre-assembled hull and sails ensure safe shipping and lower cost
- Ready to display in less than five minutes
- Insert mast in designated hole and clip brass rigging hooks as shown in illustrations
- Sails and rigging already complete
Columbia was the defender of the tenth America's Cup race in 1899 against British challenger Shamrock as well as the defender of the eleventh America's Cup race in 1901 against British challenger, Shamrock II. It was the first vessel to win the trophy twice in a row (a record not equalled until Intrepids back-to-back wins in 1967 and 1970.)
Design
Columbia, a fin keel sloop, was designed and built in 1898-9 by Nathanael Herreshoff and the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company for owners J. Pierpont Morgan and Edwin D. Morgan of the New York Yacht Club. It was the third winning defender built by Herreshoff.
Columbia had a nickel steel frame, a tobin bronze hull, and a steel mast (later replaced with one of Oregon pine.)
Career
Columbia, demasted, 1899. Photograph by John S. Johnston.
Columbia was launched on June 10, 1899. It easily won the elimination trials against the rebuilt former defender, Defender. Skippered by Charlie Barr, it won all three races against the British defender, Shamrock in the 1899 America's Cup. Notably, Hope Goddard Iselin was the only female on the crew, serving as a afterguard.
Columbia was selected again in 1901 to defend the Cup, and again under the command of Charlie Barr, won all three races against Shamrock II.
In 1903 Columbia was refitted with the hope of being selected for a third time, but it was badly beaten in the selection trials by the yacht Reliance.
Columbia was cut up for scrap in 1913 at City Island.
Specifications
* Overall length: 40.15 m
* Length at water line: 27.25 m
* Beam (width): 7.39 m
* Draft: 5.97 m
* Displacement: 148.7 tonnes
* Sail area: 1189 m2
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